Plans and Homeward Bound Summary

In the chapter entitled "Plans," Belinda is witnessing to Mrs. Stafford-Smyth in hopes that she will one day profess a faith in Jesus Christ. She yearns for someone with whom she can discuss spiritual matters. Belinda is also concerned about what will lie in store for Mrs. Stafford-Smyth when she dies.

When she feels well enough, Mrs. Stafford-Smyth plans a dinner party. The two ladies plan the dinner, and then tell the cook of their plans. Although the evening goes well, Belinda feels a tinge of loneliness after all of the guests leave. Later when she talks to Mrs. Stafford-Smyth about the evening, she learns that Celia Prescott has suggested that Mrs. Stafford-Smyth and Celia spend some time in New York with Celia's sister. Although Mrs. Stafford-Smyth seems excited about the idea of a trip, Belinda wonders...